Spaying and neutering companion rabbits provides significant health and welfare benefits while preventing unwanted litters that contribute to shelter overpopulation.
Rabbit spay and neuter is one of the highest-welfare-impact procedures available for companion rabbits. The near-certainty of uterine cancer in unspayed female rabbits means non-intervention guarantees a painful, premature death for the majority of female companion rabbits. Neutered males and spayed females are calmer, bond more successfully with rabbit companions, and live longer. The primary barrier is finding rabbit-experienced veterinarians willing to perform the surgery and owners willing to accept the small anesthetic risk for the large long-term welfare benefit.